Solid Waste Association of North America: Comments on Proposed Updated Catalogue of Solid Waste Forbidden to Import into China
September 7, 2017
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) on August 31st submitted comments to the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) and the People’s Republic of China in regards to China’s intent to update its Catalogue of Solid Wastes Forbidden to Import into China. SWANA describes itself as an…
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator Office of Water: Trump Administration Nominates David Ross
September 6, 2017
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced in a September 2nd news release the nomination of David Ross to serve as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water. Mr. Ross currently serves as a Wisconsin attorney general and director of the Environmental Protection Unit…
Beaver Lake Watershed Symposium: September 29 – Elkins, Arkansas – REMINDER
September 6, 2017
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance and Arkansas Water Resources Center have announced that the Beaver Lake Watershed Symposium (“Symposium”) will be held on September 29th in Elkins, Arkansas. The organizations state that the focus of the symposium will be on “Forest for Source Water Protection.”…
Coal Ash/Preemption: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Challenge to Municipal Regulation
September 6, 2017
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Co-Author: Allison Tschiemer The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (“Court”) addressed whether two Pureto Rican municipalities could prohibit the beneficial use and disposal of coal ash (also known as Coal Combustion Residuals [“CCR”] within their borders. See AES Puerto Rico…
Wind Farm/Transmission Line: Federal Court Addresses Whether Facility Operations Can Continue Pending NEPA Supplemental EIS Preparation
September 5, 2017
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
A United States District Court (Southern District California) (“Court”) addressed a dispute as to the appropriate remedy for a constructed wind farm and transmission line (collectively “Project”) whose United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued permit violated the National Environmental…
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